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to wonder about this bargin?

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MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:44

I have been offered a bargin on a Facebook selling site.
Its worth say 200 and its advertised for 40.
Lots of people are commenting but as I was first I have it, and im very excited as there is no way I could afford it new.
Would I BU to be a bit sceptical even though ive checked the price tons and am delighted?

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HazeltheMcWitch · 12/03/2014 19:45

what is it?

Other than probably a stolen thing.

Original poster
MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:47

It is a bugaboo pram

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MyNameIsKenAdams · 12/03/2014 19:48

A Bugaboo for £40?!

Original poster
MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:50

See thats my reaction

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DesiderataDisciple · 12/03/2014 19:52

Let me guess....

It's advertised as a bargain because it's* stolen.

You'd be unreasonable to not be wary.

Unless it's software that corrects your spelling and punctuation and corrects txtspk, in which case you really need it, so why not take a gamble.

DesiderataDisciple · 12/03/2014 19:53

A new bugaboo ?

UnicornCrisps · 12/03/2014 19:55

I'd worry that it was either stolen or in a state. Some things are too good to be true.

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MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:55

I apologise I am on my phoneConfused

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UnicornCrisps · 12/03/2014 19:55

Can you have a good.snoop at the persons fb page?

Original poster
MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:57

It all looks okay Unicorn to be honest

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MohammedLover · 12/03/2014 19:57

Be careful with your pennies. No such thing as a free lunch and all that. These were on Watchdog for being fake a few months ago.

cardamomginger · 12/03/2014 19:57

Have a look on Ebay and see how much they are selling for second hand. If the price of the one on FB is markedly different (is it REALLY £40, or was that just a for instance example?) then be suspicious.

Catnuzzle · 12/03/2014 19:57

Stolen.

Shakirasma · 12/03/2014 19:58

Someone near me had their bugaboo stolen from their car boot, after they forgot to lock the car one night last week.

MyNameIsKenAdams · 12/03/2014 19:58

Maybe ot stinks of smoke or cats piss?

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MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 19:58

I think I should leave it, shouldn't I?

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cardamomginger · 12/03/2014 20:00

Probably. Is there any buyer protection? If not, DEFINITELY leave it.

VeggySausage · 12/03/2014 20:03

what bugaboo is it? A frog might only be 40. I got a bargain pram off fb selling site. Reeked of fags when I got home

cherrypez · 12/03/2014 20:03

Was there actually any need to pick on the OP's spelling/punctuation Desiderata, other than to feel smug at your own superior literacy skills? Rude!

VeggySausage · 12/03/2014 20:03

i would have a look at it though, some people really don't mind selling things cheap ,they just want rid

cherrypez · 12/03/2014 20:05

And FYI, if you ask OP a (rude) rhetorical question, you need a question mark following it.

VeggySausage · 12/03/2014 20:06

Ah be nice cherry desirata clearly doesn't understand she is on a chat forum and that no one is sitting here with a big fat red pen giving a fuck about other people's grammar except for her

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MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 20:06

It is a first generation cameleon and has a stiff handle if that helps.
She seems really nice we have got talking and seems we are both single mums and she would like to make new friends as its been a recent relocation

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VeggySausage · 12/03/2014 20:07

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pedants_corner

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MikeTheShite · 12/03/2014 20:07

Thank you Cherry and Veggi, most kind of you. Im very tired and on my phone, punctuation and spelling are not easy

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